Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block
| Vintage: | 2022 |
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| Winery: | Boekenhoutskloof |
| Description: | 5 Stars 2024 Platter's South African Wine Guide One of SA's international big hitters, with nearly 200,000 cases made, including smaller (375 ml) & larger bottle formats. From Swartland, 22 ***** (95 pts) seamless syrah-led Rhone-ish blend (dab of cab), wholeberry ferment in concrete & steel, 5% new oak, down from 10% in 21(94 pts) mostly barrique. Juicy red & black fruit seasoned with fresh herbs, fynbos & earth. 93 pts Tim Atkin Mw 2023 A skilfully blended and packaged wine that manages to shift large volumes at an extremely profitable price, The Chocolate Block is a clever assemblage of mostly Syrah from the Goldmine and Porseleinberg vineyards with 9% Grenache, 8% Cinsault, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Viognier. Fleshy, perfumed and smooth, it has sweet goji berry and summer pudding fruit, velvety tannins, scented cinnamon oak and a fresh, lifted finish. 2024-29 91 pts James Suckling Oct 2023 Bay leaves, currants, and violets on the nose with a touch of iron. It's medium- to full-bodied, balanced and supple. I like the herb and peppercorn freshness. Blend of 77% syrah, 9% grenache, cinsault, 5% cabernet sauvignon and 1% viognier. Drink now. 90 pts Vinous Sept 2023 The 2022 The Chocolate Block comprises Syrah (77%, which is slightly higher than usual), Grenache (9%), Cinsault (8%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%) and Viognier (1%), with around 70% of the production estate-grown. It is a whole berry fermented, matured in 95% used French oak using the "OXO" system to rotate the barrels. It has an attractive, well-defined bouquet with brambly red fruit, mocha, and crushed violet scents (no aromas of dark chocolate). The medium-bodied palate has powdery tannins, very well-balanced and fresh, with a surprisingly tensile, engaging graphite-tinged finish. An exemplar of how to create a hugely popular brand whilst upholding quality. |
| Price: | $ 29.99 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
Available from Southern Hemisphere Wine Center
| Address: |
5973 Engineer Drive Huntington Beach, CA 92649 United States |
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| Telephone (toll-free): | 800-504-9463 |
| Telephone (regular): | 714-892-3030 |
| Fax: | 714-892-6930 |
First added to 1000 Corks on May 23, 2024.
